Thursday, October 6, 2022
Breaking Barriers: A Cultural Accessibility Project
Museums need to address disability and work to create exceedingly accessible spaces for people with disabili - ties. During this workshop, participants will learn how a state agency and non-profit teamed up to create accessi - bility training for cultural professionals across Utah. Participants will dive into some of the accessibility and ac - commodations content before working to identify deficiencies in their own spaces. Participants will leave having started an Accessibility Plan for their museum. We recommend 2+ participants/museum.
Moving Forward with Communities: Co-Creating More Meaningful and Equitable Experiences
Museums face barriers as they consider how to move forward in the context of the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism. Utilizing community-centered design strategies, museums can improve visitor satisfaction and operationalize commitments to inclusive practices. Join us for a practical and engaging experience as you deeply understand the barriers you’re facing, identify problems within your systems, explore root causes through empathy interviews, and reimagine the experiences, practices, and policies that will meaningfully engage visitors.